Rio Grande do Sul Starts Solar Energy Project on Public Streets of Tapejara

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 21/02/2021 at 10:07

Updated on 21/02/2021 at 10:08

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The Bold Solar Energy Generation Project in Tapejara Aims to Serve a Large Part of the Public Sector in Rio Grande do Sul

A ceremony was held at the City Council of Tapejara in Rio Grande do Sul on Tuesday (16) to mark the signing of the bidding contract for the installation of a photovoltaic solar power plant in the municipality. Solar panels will be used to generate electricity from heat and sunlight.

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The mayor, Rodrigo Pezão, and his deputy, Rogério Francischini, attended the signing ceremony, along with council members, leaders, businessman Edmar Arruda, the president of the council, Jair Perez, Ramiro Cândido de Souza Júnior, director of SAMAE, as well as representatives from the winning companies and other officials.

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The bold solar energy generation project aims to meet a large part of the public sector, addressing the demand for public lighting, public buildings, and SAMAE. The lamps to be used will be 100% LED, leading to greater savings for the consumer.

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The project will require an investment of around R$ 15 million, through a public-private partnership. The estimate is that after 72 months, the municipality of Tapejara will save more than R$ 70 million over 19 years.

Rio Grande do Sul Starts Solar Energy Project on Public Streets of Tapejara

The Bold Solar Energy Generation Project in Tapejara Aims to Serve a Large Part of the Public Sector in Rio Grande do Sul

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